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Patent GB-2302732-A (GB)
Title: Low light level warning device for vehicle
Inventor: HARDWICK JOHN ANTHONY
IPC: B60Q1/14
Filed: 1996-05-07
Abstract: An automatic warning device detects low light level and provides the driver of a vehicle with a warning in the form of a buzzer or digital speech until the vehicle lights are switched on. Falling light level on an LDR causes negative saturation of the 741 op-amp to switch on the buzzer or digital speech playback module via Q1. The trigger point is adjusted by RV1. The device may be fitted inside new or existing vehicles.
Patent GB-2317855-A (GB)
Title: Ring binder insert
Inventor: COONEY SUE
IPC: B42F3/00
Filed: 1996-10-04
Abstract: An insert 2 for a ring binder has a hole pattern of circular and elongate holes which is asymmetrical about a centre line L of the pattern so that the insert fits a variety of ring binder configurations. The insert may include factual or advertising material 6,8.
Patent GB-2306288-A (GB)
Title: Plant support
Inventor: NORTHEAST PETER JOHN
IPC: A01G9/12
Filed: 1996-10-17
Abstract: A plant support comprises an elongate, vertical support (20) adapted to be sunk into the soil or secured to a supporting structure, at least one plant-engaging member (25) extending substantially horizontally therefrom, the plant-engaging member (25) on its end-face remote from the support member having a vertically-extending plant-contact surface adapted to contact the plant stem in such a manner as to obviate damage thereto, and attachments for securing the stem to the plant-contact surface of the plant-engaging member.
Patent GB-2306474-A (GB)
Title: Antifungal agent
Inventor: BASILIO ANGELA
IPC: C07D405/06
Filed: 1996-10-22
Abstract: Disclosed is a novel compound having the formula (I), the compound exhibits antifungal activity.
Patent GB-2321215-A (GB)
Title: Cross-linked acrylonitrile precursors for carbon fibres
Inventor: SERVICE DAVID MAC
IPC: D06M101/28
Filed: 1997-01-17
Abstract: A melt-extruded article, e.g. a fibre or film, a fusible acrylonitrile polymer is cross-linked to render it infusible. The thusly cross-linked article can be oxidised and subsequently carbonised or graphitised in similar manner to articles made by wet- or dry-extrusion of infusible acrylonitrile polymers.
Patent GB-2323019-A (GB)
Title: Pedal bin
Inventor: LIMA JOHN
IPC: B65F1/06
Filed: 1997-03-10
Abstract: A pedal bin comprises a bin body 10, a lid 22 and a foot-operable pedal 36, with a push rod 42 connecting the lid 22 and the pedal 36. The push rod 42 is articulated, has a shallow bow-shaped configuration, extends through guide apertures 48,52 formed in lower and upper guide brackets 50,54, and carries a stop member 56 just below the upper guide bracket 54. Attempts to lift the lid 22 manually result in interference of the stop member 56 and the upper guide bracket 54 so that the lid 22 cannot be opened. On the other hand, depression of the foot pedal 36 accentuates the bow-shaped configuration of the push rod 42, thus displacing the stop member 56 rearwards so that the push-rod 42 can extend upwards through the aperture 52 in the upper guide bracket 54, thus opening the lid 22. The bin may be a hollow body as shown, or may be attached to a frame (figure 3). This bin is of particular application in hospitals for example, where it is desirable to avoid handling the lid so as to maintain good clinical hygiene.
Patent GB-2323265-A (GB)
Title: Seat belt retractor
Inventor: PARVIN HOSSEIN
IPC: B60R22/28
Filed: 1997-03-18
Abstract: A retractor (1) incorporating load limiting means comprises a seat belt (10) attached to a spool (7) that is rotatably supported by trunnions (8, 9). A component (18) that forms a portion of the trunnion (9) extends into a recess (15) to define a substantially annular space within which two toothed cylindrical elements (23, 24) are provided. Should a very large predetermined force be applied to the safety belt (10) following actuation of locking means (13) then frangible pin (33) will break. This allows the main body (14) of the spool (7) to rotate relative to component (18) consequently rotating the cylindrical elements (23, 24) within the annular space. As the elements (23, 24) rotate they deform either the inner wall of the recess (15) or the component (18), thus allowing a length of seat belt (10) to be paid out in an energy absorbing manner.
Patent GB-2314927-A (GB)
Title: Measurement of porosity using neutrons
Inventor: EVANS MICHAEL L
IPC: G01V5/08
Filed: 1997-04-14
Abstract: The porosity of earth formations 15 penetrated by a borehole 26 are determined by conveying a tool 22 containing a source 32 and at least two detectors along the borehole. The detectors have different axial spacing from the source and may form near 34 and far 36 spaced detectors. Borehole invariant measures of porosity are obtained by combining the responses of the two detectors as to form a modified ratio which creates a dead zone around the logging tool. Porosity measurements can be made whilst drilling with no independent determination of borehole geometry being necessary. The ratio may be modified by raising the far detector response to an exponential power and normalised using a standard borehole.
Patent GB-2325648-A (GB)
Title: A painting book having paper sheets with a printed colour palette
Inventor: WARING EDWARD
IPC: B44D3/00
Filed: 1997-04-18
Abstract: The sheets comprise a printed colour palette associated with a line drawing. The circular printed colour areas of the palette may comprise a background colour overprinted with a different colour as a dot pattern, which colours mix on wetting.
Patent GB-2313425-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method of rendering operative a clutch actuator
Inventor: KOSIK FRANZ
IPC: B60W10/04
Filed: 1997-05-13
Abstract: An apparatus comprises an actuator 15 having a control unit which receives signals from various sensors 31-35. A key operated ignition switch 41 is connected to the actuator 15 such that when the ignition switch 41 is closed the actuator 15 is rendered operative. Another switch, eg brake light switch 44, may also be connected to the actuator 15 so that if an operator activates a brake, prior or subsequent to insertion of the ignition key, the actuator 15 is rendered operative and clutch 3, which may be a friction clutch or a magnetic powder clutch etc, may be disengaged. Other switches/sensors may be employed to monitor the activities of the operator, for example switches/senors which trigger the actuator 15 in response to stepping on a gas pedal, shifting a transmission lever 30, activating/deactivating an alarm etc. Also disclosed are several methods of operating the actuator 15, for a finite length of time, in response to forces applied to the transmission lever 30.
Patent GB-2316585-A (GB)
Title: Synchronization method and apparatus in Viterbi decoder
Inventor: CHOI YOUNG BAE
IPC: H03M13/33
Filed: 1997-08-21
Abstract: A synchronization method and an apparatus in Viterbi decoder are disclosed. The synchronization apparatus comprises: a phase rotator for rotating phases of demodulated in-phase channel data and quadrature-phase channel data; a depuncturing unit for depuncturing data outputted from the phase rotator; a bit error counter for convolutionally encoding the decoded data and comparing the convolutionally encoded data with the depunctured data, and counting the obtained bit error; a storage unit for storing a code rate of once synchronized channel; and a decision unit for detecting a code rate of currently received channel using the counted value from the bit error counter, performing a phase synchronization and a pattern synchronization using the detected code rate or the code rate stored in the storing unit, and supplying the detected code rate to the storing unit. Therefore, when performing the Viterbi decoding, a fast and more effective synchronization can be performed with improved efficiency.
Patent GB-2330561-A (GB)
Title: Rotating undercarriage wheels prior to landing
Inventor: BASHAR MUHAMMED ABDUL
IPC: B64C25/40
Filed: 1997-10-24
Abstract: Landing gear for aeroplanes are provided comprising means for driving at least one wheel in a direction corresponding to the trajectory of the aeroplane. Either vanes or a motor 4, may be used to drive the wheels. The motor may be controlled by a logic circuit comprising means 3 for producing a signal indicating that the landing gear is down and a sensor 1, indicating that the wheel has touched the ground. A true airspeed sensor 5, may be used to control the motor so that the wheels are caused to spin so that the peripheral speed of the wheels matches the air speed of the aeroplane immediately before touchdown. Reference is made to mechanical connections between wheels so that a single motor may drive all the wheels. Alternatively, separate, selectively operable, motors may drive respective wheel sets.
Patent GB-2316220-A (GB)
Title: Toward a shock-wave fusion reactor
Inventor: BROWNE PETER FINLAY
IPC: G21B1/00
Filed: 1996-05-17
Abstract: Apparatus for generating nuclear power comprises (i) a solid or liquid medium in which a converging shock wave will propagate towards a focus, (ii) shock wave generation means for launching a converging shock wave into said medium so that the shock wave converges towards the focus, and (iii) fusion fuel either distributed within the converging medium or confined to a focal cavity in said medium. The converging medium is such as to be capable of reducing the volume of a shock wave wholly by convergence of the shock wave towards a focus so that the energy per particle in the converged shock wave exceeds the threshold value for effecting fusion in said fuel.
Patent GB-2324576-A (GB)
Title: Holder and actuator for dispensing fluid from a container
Inventor: STEVENSON EDWARD CRAIG
IPC: B65D83/16
Filed: 1998-01-06
Abstract: A device 10 for dispensing fluid from a pressurised fluid container 50 having a depressible nozzle 54, such as an aerosol or pump dispenser, comprises a body 14 for receiving the container 50, and a pair of handles 28,44 which, when moved together, actuate the nozzle 54. One handle 28 has an end pivotally connected to the body 14 and has a protruding part (26, figure 1) which, in use, presses against the nozzle 54. Different size containers are centred within the body 14 by resilient elongate ribs (38) and a part spherical protrusion (40), and different length containers may be accommodated by adjusting the position of a threaded base (34, figure 3).
Patent GB-2322160-A (GB)
Title: Roller screen
Inventor: SPENCER ROBERT JOHN
IPC: E06B9/42
Filed: 1998-02-10
Abstract: A roller screen (10) is provided with at least one magnet (100) for securing the screen member (16) in the extended position, the or each magnet (100) being a neodymium-iron-boron alloy.
Patent GB-2323077-A (GB)
Title: Web feed
Inventor: TORTORA WILLIAM J
IPC: B41J15/04
Filed: 1998-03-10
Abstract: A web of material is fed through several printers each printing different colours of a multi-coloured pattern and each likely to have a different through-put rate, which is compensated for by having an accumulator between pairs of printers and so arranged that build-up or diminution of web therein controls operation of the down/up-stream printer. An accumulator may be similarly arranged prior to a final cutter. The accumulators comprise a pair of fixed rollers 140,142 and a balanced movable roller 152. The height of the latter is sensed by sensors 164, 165 linked to a c.p.u. The c.p.u. also coordinates the registration of the printing in both transverse and longitudinal directions.
Patent GB-2335985-A (GB)
Title: Electrode for electrolytic analysis
Inventor: VADGAMA PANKAJ MADGANLAL
IPC: G01N27/30
Filed: 1998-04-03
Abstract: The electrode has a copper surface which carries a coating of diamond-like carbon of a thickness of 0.01 - 5 Ám and preferably about 0.1 Ám. The electrode may be solid copper in sheet or wire form, or a coating of coper on another metal such as nickel or aluminium. The electrode is used to determine analytes which undergo reaction, particularly oxidation, at copper electrodes. It is particularly applicable to analysis of hydroxylated compounds, especially those which are relatively resistant to electrolytic oxidation e.g. sugars and ethanol, as the diamond-like carbon coating removes the need for highly alkaline media and enables the use of near-neutral pH values. The analysis technique is preferably Differential Pulsed Voltammetry. The electrode may be used to monitor fermentation processes. The electrodes may also be used in fuel cells using less caustic less alkaline electrodes.
Patent GB-2337926-A (GB)
Title: Track-based seating for a vehicle
Inventor: CRAIG FRANCIS EDWARD
IPC: B60N2/08
Filed: 1998-06-06
Abstract: A seating unit for a vehicle is latchable to the floor of the vehicle by way of a track 11 extending along the vehicle floor. The seating unit has at least one floor latch adapted to engage with the track. The track has a plurality of entry positions 20 spaced along the track to receive the seating unit loor latch and also has a plurality of locking positions 30 situated between each of said entry positions at which locking positions the seat may be locked to the track. The seating unit can thus be installed and removed at a number of positions, and is also adjustable in position along the track. The seating unit also includes a height adjustment mechanism to lower the height of the seat when in certain folded configurations.
Patent GB-2338225-A (GB)
Title: Stair lift chair assembly
Inventor: LINTON NICHOLAS PAUL
IPC: B66B9/08
Filed: 1998-06-09
Abstract: A stair lift incorporating a switch assembly for incorporation in a swivel mechanism of the stairlift chair, is described as is a method of mounting such a switch assembly. By configuring the connection between the switch operating member, and the swivel operating lever, to allow for elastic displacement there between, the assembly can accommodate the differing travel requirements of the swivel latch mechanism, and the switch.
Patent GB-2327251-A (GB)
Title: Damping device
Inventor: ZIPPERLE RALF
IPC: F16F9/12
Filed: 1998-07-13
Abstract: The damping device for a component 15 pivotable between two end positions has a viscous brake 23 for decelerating the pivoting movement, which brake 23 has a braking wheel 24 and a driving element 29 which engages tangentially thereon, said braking wheel 24 and driving element 29 moving relative to one another as the component 15 pivots, thus causing the braking wheel 24 to rotate. One of the braking wheel 24 and driving element 29, is arranged in a stationary manner and the other is arranged on a lever 26 articulated to the component 15, and the articulation point 27 is situated in such a way that the displacement travel which is covered by the lever 26 in each case within a constant pivot angle of the component 15 increases as the pivot travel of the component 15 proceeds from its first end position to the second end position.
Patent GB-2331282-A (GB)
Title: Structural members
Inventor: PIENING MATTHIAS
IPC: B64C3/20
Filed: 1998-07-16
Abstract: In a structural member 1 (which may form part of an aircraft wing) with large unidirectional rigidities, unidirectional fibre bundles 30 are completely embedded in thrust resistant sheaths 31. The thrust resistant sheaths 31 may be joined to a thrust resistant torsion shell made up of skin layers 50 by thrust resistant vertical walls 11, or by horizontal walls (fig 2). A part of the vertical walls 11 is shaped into stringers 10. Dividing layers 20 interrupting the passage of tension between adjacent unidirectional fibre bundles 30 are provided between the thrust resistant sheaths 31 of the unidirectional fibre bundles 30. The dividing layer 20 may be a material which cannot be wetted by resin.
Patent GB-2328258-A (GB)
Title: A hydraulic brake pressure control system
Inventor: KAWAHATA FUMIAKI
IPC: B60T8/88
Filed: 1998-07-31
Abstract: A hydraulic brake pressure control system comprises a master cylinder 16, a mechanical pressure-increase valve 26, a high-pressure supply device 68, 72 which generates a brake fluid pressure higher than that of the master cylinder, and wheel cylinders which may be subject to control by the master cylinder or to brake-by-wire control by using the pressure generated by the high-pressure supply device. The system further includes master cut valves 50, 58 which control flow of brake fluid from the master cylinder into the wheel cylinders, and wheel cylinder sensors 54, 57, 62, 65 which output signals indicative of the brake fluid pressures in the wheel cylinders. ECU 10 detects a malfunction position and a malfunction mode in the system based on the signals outputted by the wheel cylinder sensors during master cylinder control and during brake-by-wire control and controls cut valves 50, 55, 58, 63, 79, 84 and linear control valves 80-96 to overcome the malfunction.
Patent GB-2342943-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for mixing and applying a bitumen emulsion-based surfacing composition
Inventor: KILNER DAVID NICHOLAS
IPC: E01C19/10
Filed: 1998-10-23
Abstract: A surfacing vehicle for mixing and applying to a substrate a bitumen emulsion-based surfacing composition, comprises a mixing unit for mixing together bitumen emulsion and aggregate to form the surfacing composition, a laying box for applying the surfacing composition, by trailing application, to the substrate, and means for electrically charging the surfaces of the mixing unit and/or laying box which, in use, contact the surfacing composition, with an electrical charge of the same polarity as the charge carried by the bitumen emulsion. By virtue of the electrical charge applied to the surfaces of the mixing unit and/or laying box, deposition of bitumen on those surfaces can be prevented, or at least significantly reduced.
Patent GB-2343252-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle speed monitoring
Inventor: DUPUIS RICHARD ANDREW
IPC: G07C5/08
Filed: 1998-10-30
Abstract: A system of monitoring the speed of a vehicle comprises three subsystems. The first is a speed measuring device attached to the vehicle which stores speed data, especially traffic law violations, and can also alert the driver to instances of speed violation. The second is a transportable hand held device (<B>26</B>) for receiving and storing information recorded by the first subsystem, for use by law enforcement personnel, and includes several security features to prevent unauthorised use and tampering. Data is transferred to the second device via an infra-red communications module, At the end of the data transferral to the hand held device, the data can be transmitted to a third subsystem receives and stores information provided by the transportable device.
Patent GB-2333233-A (GB)
Title: Volatilizing apparatus
Inventor: AKAHOSHI RYOICHI
IPC: A61L9/12
Filed: 1999-01-08
Abstract: An apparatus for dispensing a volatile substance into the atmosphere comprises a container (6) for the liquid substance (5) which is to be dispersed, an impregnator (7) (e.g. a wick or other porous body) in the container and a fan (10) for facing a portion of the atmosphere over the impregnation.
Patent GB-2332064-A (GB)
Title: Turbine flow transducer
Inventor: MCMILLAN ROBERT M
IPC: G01F3/10
Filed: 1996-01-24
Abstract: A turbine wheel flow measuring transducer is provided for measuring low flow rates of corrosive fluids, whether fluids or gases. The transducer has a turbine wheel 12 rotating in a housing fluid chamber 2 at a rate set by the corrosive fluid flowing through the housing. A sapphire axle 16 with polished ends provides a low friction bearing that overcomes the problem of thermal expansion of the housing. Infrared light from an optical flow measurement circuit 18 passes through spaced holes 14 in the rotating turbine wheel. The amount of light which passes through the wheel indicates flow rate. The housing is made from a corrosion resistant synthetic resin which is also translucent to infrared light from the light source. The light source thus need not be in the housing fluid chamber, materially simplifying the transducer. Further, the turbine wheel is provided with an improved bearing support so that problems of thermal expansion of the housing are overcome.
Patent GB-2341562-A (GB)
Title: Centrifugal cleaning of filters
Inventor: HOLYOAK DAVID
IPC: B01D46/24
Filed: 1999-06-28
Abstract: A method for cleaning a hollow filter comprises spinning the filter in order to discharge fouling. The method may further comprise applying compressed air to the hollow core of the filter and a vacuum to the exterior and the collection and disposal of the fouling. Apparatus for such cleaning comprises a rotatable deck 25 to support one end of a filter 40, bearing means 56 to engage the other end and align the filter 40 with the deck's axis of rotation, a motor 30 to rotate the filter, means 66 to exhaust fouling and a housing 12'. The filter 40 has hollow form (e.g. a cylindrical air filter for a vehicle or air conditioner). Preferably the motor 30 is coupled to the rotatable deck 25 (which preferably rotates between 750 and 1500 rpm) onto which the bearing means 56 urges the filter 40. The bearing means 56 may comprise a planar clamping plate (20, figure 1) or a cone shaped spindle 54 receivable into the hollow of a range of filters 40 such that it seals the upper surface of the filter wherein the bearing means 56 is mounted for vertical movement preferably on a swing arm 48. Compressed air may be supplied to the filter 40 via the bearing means 58 and swing arm. A vacuum pump 60 can be used to generate an air flow through the filter towards a drainage aperture 66 to enhance the gravitational drainage of fouling across a base panel 68. The exhaust 58 from the vacuum pump 60 may provide the compressed air and supply air to the sand 74 and air boxes 76 of a spark plug cleaning facility. The housing may include observational windows and an openable lid 42 or door.
Patent GB-2353662-A (GB)
Title: Pocket clip for portable electronic device includes integral alerting means
Inventor: PIRILLA JOUKO
IPC: H04M19/04
Filed: 1999-08-19
Abstract: The pocket clip for a portable electronic device eg mobile phone, pager, computer, comprises a first and second housing 10,13 to enclose an electrical alerting element 15 eg a buzzer or a light. The first housing includes one or a plurality of ports 11 to emit sound or light. Second housing comprises an aperture 14 for locating alerting element and an opening for electrical connection 16 to the device. Preferably the pocket clip also includes a resonator element 17 for boosting the level of the buzzer signal.
Patent GB-2342718-A (GB)
Title: Method for analysis and/or therapy of an eye
Inventor: PAYNE PETER ALFRED
IPC: A61B17/00
Filed: 1999-10-12
Abstract: The method comprises the step of directing a laser radiation into the eye, the characteristics of the laser radiation being suitable to generate ultrasound at desired locations within the eye. In order to analyse the eye, the generated ultrasound is detected by a piezoelectric transducer. The generated ultrasound may also be detected during therapy of the eye by the laser in order to monitor the course of treatment.
Patent GB-2344413-A (GB)
Title: Refrigerators having freezing and cooling compartment evaporators
Inventor: KIM KWANG-IL
IPC: F25D19/00
Filed: 1999-11-16
Abstract: The efficiency of a refrigerator having an intercooling arrangement (9,10) that exchanges heat between liquid refrigerant leaving the condenser (3) and refrigerant in the evaporators (7,8) is improved by placing the intercooling arrangement (9,10) between the freezing and cooling compartment evaporators (7,8) rather than, as in the prior art, integrating it with the cooling compartment evaporator (8). The refrigerant tube (10) from the condenser either extends along the side of the tube (9) connecting the two evaporators (7,8), or is coiled around the connecting tube (9).